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Jail for Vernon man who sexually assaulted 15-year-old stepdaughter
While he seperated from her mother, she still thought of him as a step dad.
iN PHOTOS: Backyard BioBlitz wants your snaps of flora, fauna in Okanagan, Kamloops
“Whether you’re a nature newbie, a budding naturalist or a seasoned observer, your contributions matter."
Okanagan business owner blames others for $80,000 in unpaid wages
The former director of a defunct Okanagan security company has failed in her latest attempt to appeal after stiffing 10…
West Kelowna man’s attempt to kill weeds leads to hedge fire, legal action
He put hot ashes along the fence between his property and his neighbour's to kill weeds.
Kelowna bank robber awarded $10,000 by Human Rights Tribunal
The former convict said the company had discriminated against him.
Kamloops area man sentenced for 3D printing ‘ghost’ guns
BC's gang enforcement squad said his home was searched after they got a tip about an illegal Thompson-Okanagan gun manufacturing trade.
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality warning in South Thompson including Kamloops
Over the next 24 to 48 hours smoke in South Thompson is expected to affect Kamloops, Ashcroft and Cache Creek.
Kamloops’ only meadery showcasing locally grown flavours
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“There are a lot of people who are tasting mead for the first time and it’s fun watching their reactions."
iN NUMBERS: TVs and tattoos show how excited B.C. was to host the World Cup
Would you like to see Vancouver host the World Cup again?
Three Armstrong businesses gutted in early morning fire
“This was a devastating fire for our community, and our hearts go out to the owners, staff, and everyone affected by this loss."
It’s going to be a scorcher in Okanagan, Shuswap and South Thompson
Environment Canada has issued a yellow heat warning.
Kelowna man sexually assaulted girlfriends as a teenager, now he’s been convicted
The judge said if he was an adult at the time he'd have been jailed.
Controversial Okanagan MLA rumoured to be rejoining BC Cons as recall ramps up
"It looks like she may be actively internally campaigning with the Conservatives to rejoin them.”
Kamloops’ only meadery showcasing locally grown flavours
“There are a lot of people who are tasting mead for the first time and it’s fun watching their reactions."
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make the air worse several states away, and wildfires in Canada can send smoke...
Deadly Bangkok bar fire exposes Thailand’s safety loopholes for nightlife venues
BANGKOK (AP) — Debates have stirred over Thailand’s safety regulations and the legal loopholes that allow some venues to avoid stricter standards since a deadly fire at a Bangkok music bar killed more than 30 people and injured over 70...
Kenyan court dismisses Rastafari case seeking to legalize marijuana
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking to legalize the use of cannabis by Rastafarians for religious purposes. Justice Bahati Mwamuye said Kenya’s laws prohibiting the cultivation and use of marijuana do not violate...
JONESIE: We need to talk about MLA Amelia Boultbee
Boultbee used all the tactics against me and iNFOnews.ca she has been using against constituents and critics throughout her short political career — lied to my boss, trying to shut me up, then threatened to sue before this column even came out.
Boultbee is now a member of government and she's already enlisted the NDP for help — against me.
iN DISCUSSION: Keeping morale up at work during World Cup
"For true sports fans, these are unique life experiences."
THOMPSON: How do Trump and his supporters live with themselves?
Like rats fleeing a sinking ship, those who have tied themselves inextricably to Donald J. Trump are in trouble.
B.C. officials brace for increased wildfire activity from dry lightning
VANCOUVER — Officials in British Columbia have their eyes on the skies as dry lightning…
B.C. settles legal debt with former aide convicted in ‘quick wins’ scandal
The British Columbia government says it’s forgiving $340,000 in legal debts owed by a former…
Some chiefs skeptical as minister pitches First Nations partnership on major projects
OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson told hundreds of First Nations chiefs in Ottawa…
Health concerns, event cancellations grow as wildfire smoke persists across Ontario
TORONTO — Wildfires that have devastated communities in northern Ontario are also causing health concerns…
The latest on Ontario wildfires and smoke, from evacuations to poor air quality
Here is the latest on wildfires in northern Ontario as communities evacuate and much of…
Texas flooding surges from huge rainstorms as rescuers pull people from rising waters
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Catastrophic flooding in Texas after days of pounding rain forced authorities…
Orphanage fire in Algeria kills 11 children, injures 19 others
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — A fire at an orphanage near the Algerian capital on Thursday…
2 of 8 men charged in alleged plot to attack the White House UFC event plead not guilty
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two of the eight men indicted in an alleged drone and…
Some chiefs skeptical as minister pitches First Nations partnership on major projects
OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson told hundreds of First Nations chiefs in Ottawa…
Canadian diplomats in U.S. face gun violence, housing woes, audit finds
OTTAWA — An internal government audit of Canadian diplomatic missions in the U.S. completed late…
Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch movie ‘Ink’ to open Venice Film Festival
A new film about the rise of media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and “The Sun” editor…
Ava DuVernay announces ’14th’ documentary on birthright amendment contested by Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — Ava DuVernay announced Thursday that she has made a documentary for…
2 of 8 men charged in alleged plot to attack the White House UFC event plead not guilty
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two of the eight men indicted in an alleged drone and…
Tiger-Cats great Calvin Tiggle headed to Canadian Football Hall of Fame
HAMILTON — Calvin Tiggle is heading back to Hamilton. The veteran linebacker, who helped the…
‘Sorry, Mum’: Cigarette smoker Dan Brown lights up British Open with another strong first round
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Dan Brown is lighting it up again at the British Open.…
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